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Iran protests Turkish president’s ‘improper’ remarks

Iran has summoned Turkey's charge d’affaires to hear Tehran's protest against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's “improper” remarks regarding the Islamic Republic.

Waste no time; we must protect the environment from trash

An Iranian environment lover who hasn’t produced garbage for six decades says people can do their share to protect the environment through household waste management.

Rouhani: Country’s economy back on fast recovery track

President Rouhani said taking advantage of new technologies, absorbing investment and making use of experts are among top priorities of free trade zones.

Yemen invasion, a strategic mistake: Senior diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi called for an immediate end to the air strikes, stressing the need for dialogue among different Yemeni groups.

Zarif, Kerry open fifth day of nuclear talks in Lausanne

Following his meeting with Kerry, Zarif is scheduled to sit down with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in the Swiss city.

Good wives, working moms, top managers are no quitters

Arman-e Emrooz daily examines women's representation in management positions and their family roles as mothers and wives.

Saudi offensive against Yemen is a strategic mistake: Iranian diplomat

Amir-Abdollahian advised the new Saudi leadership to deal with the developments in Yemen with “respect and peace.”

P5+1’s turn to show flexibility in nuclear talks, President Rouhani says

President Rouhani says Iran has exhibited the necessary flexibility during the course of nuclear negotiations, calling on P5+1 to reciprocate.

Salehi: One or two technical issues still to be resolved

The ministers won’t get involved in details; we need to see whether we can conclude things before their arrival, Salehi said.

Mahak Charity among world’s top 10 NGOs

Mahak Charity, which builds on philanthropic activities and public donations to save children lives, was the world’s tenth top NGO in 2013.

It takes a woman to shatter the glass ceiling

The translator of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by the CEO of Facebook says the book has useful pieces of advice for both men and women.

Iran’s UN envoy calls for serious approach to extremism

Gholamali Khoshroo said extremist and terrorist groups will continue to pose the gravest threat to the world unless they are fully dismantled.

Nuclear sanctions, R&D are disputed issues: Official

Hamid Baidinejad said some progress has been made in the talks, but there are still differences over sanctions and nuclear research and development.

Iran defeat Palestine in AFC uuder-23 championship qualifiers

Iran’s victory places it atop the Group C table on six points, two clear of Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.

Zarif tells Erdogan to act responsibly after strategic missteps

Iran stands ready to cooperate with all regional nations to facilitate dialogue among different Yemeni factions to restore security to Yemen, Zarif said.

Iranian MPs urge NAM to condemn Saudi aggression against Yemen

The international community should condemn such violation of the international and humanitarian laws, one MP said.

Iran, P5+1 hold more nuclear talks in Lausanne

Representatives of Iran and the United States, France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany took part in the talks in the Swiss city of Lausanne Thursday.

Exceptional chance for Iran nuclear issue: Rouhani

President Rouhani said that under a fatwa issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful.

Iran beat Chile in football friendly

Iran defeat Chile 2-0 in a friendly game as they prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifications.

FM: Iran sorry about Yemen but to continue with nuclear talks

Zarif said Iran has always stressed that the issue of Yemen should be settled through dialogue among Yemeni groups.

Yemen will be Saudi Arabia’s quagmire: Iranian MP

Undoubtedly, the Saudis launched the attacks on Yemen in coordination with America, Haghighatpour said.

Iran’s Zarif urges immediate end to Saudi attacks on Yemen

Zarif said military operations constitute a violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and will only lead to further bloodshed.

Iran slams Saudi-led attacks on Yemen

The Foreign Ministry described the aggression as a dangerous move in violation of international responsibilities for respecting the sovereignty of countries.

Rouhani urges all Iranians to work for realization of New Year motto

President Rouhani has called on everyone to redouble their efforts to actualize harmony and unanimity between people and the government.

Iran offers condolences over German jet crash in French Alps

President Rouhani and the Foreign Ministry have offered condolences to the German government and families who lost loved ones in the deadly crash.